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Feeling overwhelmed?
This is a very tough time and it’s understandable if you are experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and the impact it has had on your business.
It’s really important to look after yourself right now. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and getting enough sleep is a good start, but sometimes you need more support.
The good news is there is help available if you need it.
It’s OK to not be OK
We know that small businesses are under enormous pressure in this rapidly changing environment.
If you aren’t sleeping, struggling to concentrate or are seeing other signs of anxiety or depression, Beyond Blue has a dedicated COVID-19 Mental Health Support Service including online resources.
Struggling to cope?
Feelings of anxiety are a natural response to a period of uncertainty, like what we are experiencing now in this global pandemic.
It’s really important to be conscious of how you are feeling and to take care of yourself because your business depends on it.
This can be as simple as soaking up some sunshine in your backyard. Beyond Blue has developed good advice for coping amid COVID-19 with a dedicated Mental Health Support Service including online resources.
Take this 5-min check-up
If you feel like you’ve got the weight of the world on your shoulders, this 5 minute check-up developed by Ahead for Business can give you the tools you need to manage your stress levels.
This is really tough, right?
At times, you may need help from professionals to work through concerns you have, whether they relate to anxiety you may be experiencing due to COVID-19 or the impact this health crisis is having on your business.
Beyond Blue has a dedicated COVID-19 Mental Health Support Service including online resources.
Trouble sleeping?
We are living through extraordinary times and sole traders are facing huge challenges.
If you’re struggling to sleep, that can be an indicator that some of the worries you have are getting on top of you. Your business needs you, so seek some help if you need it.
Having a good accounting system in place can help you organise and keep track of your business activities. Use these tips to learn more about accounting and what you need to consider when setting up systems for your business.
Get advice about setting up and maintaining good accounting systems
Working with a business adviser can help solve business problems and connect you to funding.
Planning ahead is a great way to minimise stress and avoid problems down the track.
Creating a budget for your business can help you to plan where you need to direct your money and where it’s needed most.
Follow these tips to create a business budget
As a small business owner, managing your cash flow is vital. A cash flow statement can help you understand where your money is coming from and where it is going.
Find tips and a template for developing a cash flow statement
